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FG06 UJB

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,366 mi
Last recorded84,366 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 UJB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 84,366 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nsf +nsr+osr tyres are cracked in side treads also perished on side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,121 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie rod has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie rod has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,216 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 58,216 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake bind (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,304 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped & worn

headlamps (both) slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 1 Oct 2015 68,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

front brake discs slightly lipped & worn

headlamps (both) slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,703 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 62,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,515 miles

Inner Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,910 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut in tread but not exposing cords

offside rear backing plate damp

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 41,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,708 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FG06 UJB is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG06 UJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG06 UJB is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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